Bridport News
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:17:06 +0000Appeal for next of kin after death of woman
The Coroner for Dorset is appealing to the public to find the next of kin of Beaminster woman
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:56:00 +0000Celebrity stops to chat with residents in supermarket
A popular comedian who was spotted in Bridport took the time to chat to volunteers fundraising for veterans on the approach to Remembrance Sunday
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Ambulance service issues warning after more than 7,000 incidents in busy weekend
Ambulance bosses have urged people to use 999 responsibly after crews dealt with more than 7,000 incidents during a weekend of heightened demand
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000One-day festival of films, talks and music to take place in Dorset this month
Harvest Film Festival returns to Dorset on November 14, with climate and folklore films, talks and live music at Lower Hewood Farm, curated by Chasing Cow.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Friends of Bridport Millennium Green to host talk and table top sale this month
Friends of Bridport Millennium Green announce fundraising events on November 19, November 28 and January 8 to support Mountfield Garden and Coneygar Hill.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:40:53 +0000Experts reveal overlooked thermostat setting could help save you up to £120
You might not regularly check the temperature your thermostat is set to but turning it down by just one degree could help save you money.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:50:58 +0000Police investigating after group break into bank
A group attempted to break into a bank in Bridport over the weekend
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:12:51 +0000Static caravan fire on main road started 'deliberately'
A mobile home has been destroyed after a fire on the A35
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:34:28 +0000Two injured in crash involving multiple vehicles
Two people have been injured in a crash involving three vehicles near Dorchester
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:32 +0000Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism
Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:20 +0000Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:11 +0000Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign
Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:52:48 +0000Centrepoint resident welcomes minister to mark new changes to Housing Benefit
Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man arrested after police stop reported stolen vehicle on A35 near Bridport
A man has been arrested after police stopped a vehicle reported stolen on the A35 near Bridport, with officers saying nobody was injured or vehicles damaged.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000West Bay red telephone box could be transformed into a Gen Z vending kiosk
A red telephone box in West Bay could become a self-service vending kiosk aimed at younger customers under a proposal to be considered by Bridport councillors.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Dorset ‘Egg Lady’ whose wartime kindness inspired a new novel
The remarkable story of Chideock’s Chrissie Squire, who sent painted eggs to First World War soldiers and inspired Frances Colville’s novel The Egg Lady
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:51:56 +0000Gardeners urged to complete 5 tasks in November before it's too late
As November arrives, gardeners are advised to complete a number of tasks to help prepare for the end of the year
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Town roads to close for Remembrance parade
South Street and East Street in Bridport town centre will temporarily close to traffic next month for the town’s Remembrance parade.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000A child spoke to 'Sam' – then this spooky picture was taken
A creepy photograph taken at Lyme Regis Boys Club in 2005 appears to show a mysterious child-like figure. Is it a ghost or a trick of the light?
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Weather forecast for Bridport and Lyme Regis over the upcoming weekend
Bridport and Lyme Regis weather forecast: Sunshine and breezy conditions from 30 Oct–2 Nov, with highs of 13–16C, gusts up to 25mph. Dorset weather update.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dorset named among the most haunted road hotspots in the UK with 51 reports
Dorset named UK haunted road hotspot with 51 paranormal reports, as cinch research ranks Wiltshire first and reveals ghostly figures and phantom hitchhikers.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000What's on in cinemas in Bridport and other Dorset towns this weekend
The release of a psychological thriller with Robert Pattinson, an absurdist crime comedy, and a romantic fantasy comedy-drama are among films in Dorset cinemas
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Residents desperate for better bus services between towns
Residents are crying out for better bus services as the council pledges a multimillion-pound investment to improve travel across Dorset
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Residents celebrate milestone in vital work to improve safety at busy junction
Ambitious work to build a roundabout at near to a new housing development is more than halfway complete
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Community group teaching young people vital skills fundraising to buy home
A youth motorsports club in west Dorset helping children secure futures in the industry has launched a fundraiser in the hopes of buying their forever home
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Delight' as repair work to begin inside tunnel after landslip
Residents in Beaminster are ‘delighted’ as work to repair a vital tunnel in town is to get underway
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:08:47 +0000133,660 Dorset homes to receive £100 energy bill payment from January 2027
More than 133,000 households are set to receive a £100 energy bill payment to help with energy bills.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Accrington Pals play coming to Bridport’s Oxenburys Yard
A timeless adaptation of The Accrington Pals exploring war and its impact on communities is coming to Bridport on November 10 and 11.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000'It’s driving us mad'- Broken manhole cover has clattered for six months
Bridport residents say a broken Openreach manhole cover on West Street has caused clattering noise for six months after planned repairs failed to happen.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Long-serving Probus member elected as club president
Douglas Beazer has been elected president of the Beaminster and Bridport Probus Club following its annual general meeting.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Ten-bedroom shooting lodge proposed for Bridehead’s dilapidated stables
A SHOOTING lodge with ten bedrooms has been proposed for dilapidated stables at Bridehead House in Dorset – which was on the market for £30million two years ago.
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000'This budget was a disaster for hospitality'
One of the UK's leading hospitality campaigners has described the budget as "a disaster for hospitality".
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bridport Dagger bar must reapply for licence after missing transfer deadline
A BRIDPORT bar is having to apply for a Premises Licence, for the second time in two years.The application for the Bridport Dagger in East Street was objected to by several residents when a licence was first applied for in the summer of 2024.Several ...
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:08:09 +0000Warning as emergency road closure put in place
A road has closed in Bridport while urgent repairs are carried out in the area
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:49:22 +0000Dorset councillors welcome budget help for homeless but call for fairer funding
SENIOR Dorset councillors have broadly welcomed the autumn budget – although would welcome more financial support for the county.Said Dorset Council's cabinet member for finance and resources Simon Clifford (Lib Dem): “ I welcome elements of the ...
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:40:09 +0000Warning ahead of partial road closure in two weeks
A road in Bridport is set to close in two weeks as repairs get underway in town
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Care home among latest planning proposals for Lyme Regis and Charmouth
Lyme Regis and Charmouth planning proposals include a care home extension, low-energy replacement home, house extensions and The Royal Lion Hotel works.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Delayed repair works to bridge causes months of issues for residents
A resident has said a road closure in west Dorset has been a nightmare for villagers as work to restore a bridge has been delayed
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:50 +0000Minimum wage to increase to £13.20 an hour as John Healey announces Budget pay boost
Chancellor John Healey has announced a 3.9% rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, affecting 2.3 million of the lowest-paid workers.
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:19:03 +0000How to check if you will receive £100 energy bill support payment
How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:00:45 +0000Who left Great British Bake Off last night? Sixth contestant leaves Channel 4 show
Clara became the sixth contestant eliminated from the Great British Bake Off 2026 during pastry week, while Tom was named star baker for the third time.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:53:00 +0000Man who refused to leave address in town arrested
A man has been arrested in Bridport after refusing to leave a home in town centre
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:35:07 +0000Multiple people fined for destroying bat habitats
A warning has been issued against destroying bat habitats after a number of people have faced prosecution this year
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:55:59 +0000Dazzling display in community gardens to raise awareness for deadly disease
Community gardens overlooking the seafront were turned into a purple paradise over the weekend to raise awareness for a debilitating and often deadly disease
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Untold story of Brideshead Revisited to come to Bridport venue this weekend
Charles Sturridge visits Bridport Arts Centre on November 1 to reveal the story behind Granada TV’s Brideshead Revisited, with rare footage and a Q&A.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000High Sheriff finishes walk highlighting county lines and child exploitation
Dorset High Sheriff Helena Conibear completes 200-mile walk to raise awareness of county lines and child exploitation, raising £20,000 for youth charities.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:17:12 +0000Retailers see surge in sales of essential goods following government advice
Retailers like Iceland, Maplin and Robert Dyas have seen an increase in sales of essential goods following government advice
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000I tried Pets at Home's giant cat calendar and my cat loved 1 item in particular
I got the chance to try Pets at Home's giant luxury cat calendar, but what items did my cat like the most?
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:40:59 +0000Police appeal for dashcam footage after suspicious vehicle fire in Weymouth
Dorset Police want witnesses and dashcam footage after a vehicle fire in Weymouth’s Redlands area on October 19 was reported as suspicious.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:22:01 +000065mph winds expected as yellow weather warning issued
The wet and windy weather is continuing to hit Dorset this week as another weather warning is issued